Arsenal Women and Chelsea Women are set to clash in a highly anticipated match in the Women's Super League (WSL) on Saturday, October 12, 2024. The game will take place at the Emirates Stadium in London, with a kick-off time of 1:45 PM BST or 8:45 AM ET.
Arsenal, who have had a shaky start to their campaign with only five points from their first three matches, will be eager to secure a victory against the reigning champions. The Gunners recently suffered a 5-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in the Women’s Champions League and a goalless draw against Everton in the WSL. Key players like Leah Williamson and Steph Catley have returned from injury, but the team will be without defenders Amanda Ilestedt and Laura Wienroither, midfielder Victoria Pelova, and forward Lina Hurtig due to injuries.
Chelsea Women, on the other hand, come into the match with an all-win record in the WSL so far, including a 7-0 win over Crystal Palace. They also secured a 3-2 victory over Real Madrid in the Women’s Champions League. Despite some injury concerns, Chelsea’s squad is bolstered by the return of Hannah Hampton, Erin Cuthbert, and Catarina Macario, who were all absent due to illness in their previous match. However, long-term absentees like Sam Kerr, Sophie Ingle, Mia Fishel, and Aniek Nouwen remain sidelined.
The match is expected to be tightly contested, given the historical rivalry and the current form of both teams. Fans can watch the match live on BBC One in the UK, and it will also be available for streaming through various platforms, including ESPN+ in the United States.
This encounter is one of the biggest matches of the WSL season, and both teams will be looking to make a statement. Arsenal will aim to turn their season around, while Chelsea will seek to maintain their unbeaten run.
